Junior Buyer-JHB

Servest Careers; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm is seeking a dedicated procurement officer in Johannesburg. Responsibilities include sourcing suppliers, managing orders, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. Candidates must have a diploma in a related field and at least 12 years of experience in procurement or supply chain roles. Strong negotiation, organizational skills, and proficiency in MS Office are essential. This is a full-time position within the operations department.

Qualifications

• 12 years experience in procurement supply chain or buying; entry-level role considered.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy required.
• Good negotiation and communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing and evaluating supplier products and services.
• Raise and process purchase orders accurately and on time.
• Support negotiations with suppliers on price quality and delivery.
• Maintain and update supplier and product databases.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Purchasing

Sourcing

Data Entry

Procurement

Cost Management

Algebra

HR Sourcing

Math

Produce Experience

ERP Systems

MRP

Education

Diploma in Procurement/Supply Chain/Business Administration

CIPS Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

ERP/procurement systems

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing and evaluating suppliers products and services.
• Raise and process purchase orders accurately and on time.
• Support negotiations with suppliers on price quality and delivery.
• Maintain and update supplier and product databases.
• Assist in managing stock levels and coordinating with warehouse / operations.
• Receipt supplier costs and ensure accuracy of invoices against purchase orders and deliveries.
• Conduct basic market and price analysis to support buying decisions.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Provide administrative support to the procurement team (filing reporting record-keeping).
• Monitor and track order progress to ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain and capture monthly contractual expenditure and costs to support financial reporting.
• Resolve discrepancies with suppliers regarding orders invoices or deliveries.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum : Diploma in Procurement Supply Chain Business Administration or related field.
• Advantageous : CIPS Level 3 or equivalent procurement qualification.
• 12 years experience in procurement supply chain or buying (internship / entry-level role considered)
• Knowledge of procurement processes policies vendor management and basic finance principles.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work with numbers and perform basic cost analysis.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive attitude.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel Word Outlook) and ERP / procurement systems.
• Team player with the ability to work independently when required

Required Experience : Junior IC

Key Skills

• Microsoft Office, Purchasing, Sourcing, Data Entry, Procurement, Cost Management, Algebra, HR Sourcing, Math, Produce Experience, ERP Systems, MRP

Employment Type

Full-Time

Department / Functional Area

Operations

Experience

years

Vacancy

1